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WEB2 days ago · See What the Illinois State Legislature Is Doing. Better Government Association believes in transparency and accountability, which is why we have partnered with FastDemocracy to bring you some of the most powerful tools to keep tabs on your lawmakers in Springfield and their legislative actions. Advocating for term limits for …
Your Transparency Watchdog - Better Government Association
WEBYour Transparency Watchdog. BGA OpenGov is the Illinois affiliate of the National Freedom of Information Coalition. Transparency is a foundational principle of democracy, and the BGA is here to advocate on your behalf. Without access to information about the workings of government, it would be impossible for citizens to determine whether ...
Understanding Inspectors General in Illinois - Better Government ...
WEBSep 6, 2023 · Inspectors general are responsible for the direct oversight of a given federal, state, county, or city agency. They aim to stop corruption and hold its agency accountable through leading investigations that evaluate claims or instances of wrongdoing in the agency. Inspectors general are present at multiple levels of government in Illinois ...
New update to compensation database for Illinois Employees
WEBNovember 15, 2021. The database now features over 500,000 salaries from City, State and Government employees as recent as 2019. You can search municipalities, counties & the state of Illinois. You can hunt for regional agencies, schools, park districts, libraries and fire protection districts. There are records on police and fire departments.
History - Better Government Association
WEBHistory. For nearly 100 years, the Better Government Association has fought corruption, waste, secrecy and inequity by shining a spotlight on the workings of government in Illinois. The BGA was founded in 1923 by a small group of clergymen, lawyers and businessmen. The founders believed that “public officials under close scrutiny would serve ...
A Guide to the Open Meetings Act (OMA) in Illinois
WEBJul 22, 2015 · The Open Meetings Act is a state law that requires meetings of public bodies to be open to the public except in certain, specific situations. The OMA ensures that the actions of public bodies are conducted in the open, through public meetings, and that the public is able to observe the deliberations behind those actions.
What Can You Do About FOIA/OMA Violations?
WEBJan 7, 2022 · The Illinois Public Access Counselor can. Help mediate disputes over FOIA and OMA. Issue advisory opinions to resolve disputes. Issue binding opinions and enforce them by filing a lawsuit, if necessary. The PAC also conducts FOIA and OMA training for government officials and maintains a public hotline, 1-877-299-FOIA.
Hidden Costs: Proposed FOP Contract Contains Millions in Raises, …
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Salaries and bonuses for Chicago police officers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police in 2024 could exceed the budgeted position costs approved by City Council by $76.8 million or more, according to a BGA Policy analysis of costs arising from the proposed new contract, including $27.5 …
What’s Really New About Chicago’s Newest Police Oversight Office?
WEBSep 29, 2017 · 2016, Creation of COPA and Office of Inspector General oversight: Early in October of 2016, Chicago’s City Council voted to create two new offices for overseeing the Chicago police. COPA would replace IPRA, though it would keep the same administrator, newly named Chief of Administration Sharon Fairley. In addition, the Office of Inspector ...
Data & Tools - Better Government Association
WEBJul 8, 2021 · Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The Better Government Association is a non-partisan, non-profit news organization and civic advocate working for transparency, efficiency and accountability in government in Chicago and across Illinois. SUPPORT US. Sections.